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The Global Wellness Institute initiates, analyzes and trumpets authoritative wellness industry research. We believe accurate and timely research on the $4.2. trillion wellness economy—and its 10 sectors—are the foundation of the Institute’s goal to empower wellness worldwide.
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GWI Wellness Economy Reports
Global Wellness Economy Monitor (2017 Data)
A comprehensive, updated analysis of the size, scope and growth trends/projections for the rapidly growing $4.2 trillion global wellness economy. 2017 data released October 2018.
GWI Wellness Tourism Research Reports
Global Wellness Tourism Economy (2017 Data)
New global wellness tourism regional data and trends analysis, including, for the first time, the spending premiums for wellness travelers for dozens of countries. 2017 data released November 2018.
GWI Wellness Real Estate & Communities Research
Build Well to Live Well
The first in-depth research to analyze the global wellness lifestyle real estate and communities market. Includes data on global market sizes, price premiums and consumer demand. Released January 2018.
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GWI Workplace Wellness Research
The Future of Wellness at Work
This study examines the state of wellness in the global workforce and predicts what the future of work will look like. Released January 2016.
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Unlocking The Power of Company Caring
This survey of 600 full-time workers in the U.S., took an in-depth look at the impact of the work environment on productivity and wellbeing. Released in January 2016.
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GWI Spa Industry Research
Spa Management Workforce & Education: Addressing Market Gaps
This 2012 SRI study shows the gap between the expansive job opportunities and qualified candidates in the spa & wellness industry. Released June 2012.
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Spas and the Global Wellness Market: Synergies and Opportunities
This 2010 SRI report finds that wellness is no passing fad: the global market was estimated at nearly $2 trillion. Released May 2010.
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The Global Spa Economy
SRI International reported that the global spa economy was estimated at $255 billion a year, according to the first-ever study unveiled at the 2008 Global Spa Summit. 2007 data released May 2008.
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GWI Research with Partners
Beauty2Wellness
A two-part study that addresses the fundamental question: how might beauty contribute meaningfully to wellness? Released January 2018.
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Wellness 2030
An investigation of how new technologies and techniques of self-optimization will transform the wellness market over the next dozen years. Released January 2018.
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About the Global Wellness Institute Wellness Industry Research
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In addition to conducting our own in-house research, the Global Wellness Institute supports and partners with organizations and thought leaders who conduct research on a variety of wellness topics. While these studies and findings may not represent the views of the Global Wellness Institute, we are committed to sharing different viewpoints and global research that stimulate thoughtful and rigorous discussions to help empower wellness worldwide.
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